Yeah, it was pretty fast! We were really just trying to get back to Boston! But first, my zany driving companion wanted to stop in MD to buy...beer. Apparently, MD is the closest place to us that carries this beer she enjoyed in her youth in CO. So we drove down to the state
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I heard one of my favorite songs during my group exercise class. It was a super upbeat song. I heard another one of my new favorite songs on the car radio on the way home.

I liked today's why it matters and fun fact.

Why it MattersListening to music is not only fun, it also has a positive effect on health and well-being! It lowers the risk of depression, boosts energy, and stimulates positive thinking. It can even help with relaxation: one study found that listening to music for 60 minutes reduced anxiety as effectively as a therapeutic massage.

Fun Fact

Research shows that shoppers are more apt to give into impulse purchases when instrumental or classical music is playing in the store.

Thanks for sharing the fun fact as I have not gotten this challenge yet. I will remember to listen to my iPod tomorrow (didn't do it the last two days). I try to get at least one or two songs in during the workday (stimulates positive thinking!)

I listen to music often. Generally I listen to oldies (50's, 60's & early 70's). OK I know I'm old. Depending on what I'm doing I choose a song list with a tempo to match my mood. Other times I just pick a radio station & let it roll.

Ran more errands today. You would think I would be done with errands soon & could stay home all day & sew. Not sure why that's not happening, but the days are running smoothly & it feels good not to have a frenzied tempo, that will come again in August.

Thanks to Barb G for the encouragement today - you are right: this is a pretty easy challenge! I love music, and to be honest, there are quite a few songs that bring me joy!! Right now what I need most though is to be calm and focused, and it is extraordinarily difficult for me to be either of those things! So I chose a solid classical music channel to help keep me on an even keel and still focus on having joy and energy to get things done!

Still asking for positive energy from you all - my life feels SOO much like it is spinning out of control sometimes, and it is all I can do to hold on and try to be a support for those around me, but it is pretty difficult at times! Thank you all so much for your encouragement and love! :)

Each morning I try to have a quiet time and prayer time and I listen to Christian music. One of my favorite songs is "My Saviour loves, My Saviour lives" by Casting crowns and I love the old Integrity music.